Industry body warns its members risk losing large sums of money if checks on animal and plant products are removed
A focus on ‘power brands’ is the new mantra for conglomerates once known for their heft
Nestlé downgrades full-year sales outlook as consumer goods groups struggle amid a cost of living crisis
Household goods group to review infant formula business and put consumer brand portfolio up for sale
FTSE 100 consumer group’s Mead Johnson unit hit by US litigation over baby formula death
Cell-cultivated meat has prompted opposition in countries such as Italy, France, Austria and the US
Shareholders including activist Nelson Peltz are pressuring consumer giant to boost growth
The activist investor’s 10 per cent stake makes it the UK company’s biggest shareholder
Danish brewer’s two earlier bids have been rejected by UK soft-drinks maker
Diageo’s Irish stout loses laddish image and finds new consumers to become UK’s favourite beer
Inland border facility beset by delays and communication issues as it struggles to implement post-Brexit regime
Sebastian James leaves in November as Walgreens indicates IPO or disposal for UK retailer is off the table
As a changing climate makes southern counties ripe for viticulture, the largest producers are attracting investment from overseas
Consumer health company spun out of GSK focusing on higher-growth areas such as toothpaste
Protectionist policies are exacerbating inflation, says Olam Agri
Sparkling wine specialist launches review of long-term funding options to invest in new vineyards
Polls predict steep losses in some rural Conservative strongholds
UK soft-drink maker says sweetened offer from Danish brewer still undervalues it
Family-owned Tolaram bought Guinness shares from Diageo in Africa’s largest but volatile market
Promotions are up but sales remain muted in sign that demand is not recovering
Health authorities link outbreak to salad leaves as companies take ‘precautionary measure’ and pull items
Alcohol, food, tobacco and fossil fuel sectors oppose efforts to target conditions linked to 2.7mn deaths a year, warns WHO
Spirits group scales back presence in country amid currency and economic crisis
Consumer demand for more expensive milk returns as cost of living pressures ease
Maker of Magners cider and Tennent’s beer says mistakes happened while Patrick McMahon was CFO